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New Showroom Launch

Malaysia’s newly appointed authorised dealer for Volvo Car Malaysia that is SISMA Auto has just launched the all-new showroom located at Menara Worldwide on Jalan Bukit Bintang. The brand new city centre showroom is strategically placed just a stone’s throw away from the Pavillion shopping centre.

Offering the best of what Swedish motoring has to offer, the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s premier and residential district has been ‘blessed’ with the finest Swedish luxury and Scandinavian appeal dubbed the “Volvo Retail Experience” or VRE for short.

According to Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, Lennart Stegland, “VRE is designed to reflect our Scandinavian-inspired values of calm with clean lines that exude a cool and refreshing visual exterior appeal whilst the interior offers customers a warm and inviting feeling.”

In addition to the new showroom that’ll help to boost the brand’s presence in the country with their wide range of luxury vehicles, SISMA Auto Managing Director, Syed Khalid Syed Ibrahim also added “We are very proud to be associated with Volvo, a brand that is clearly on the ascent after releasing an amazing range of new models.”

He then added, “The range that include the XC90 to the new S90 T8 Twin Engine. With this new showroom, we hope to bring the Volvo experience closer to those who live or work in the city.”

To add yet another premium touch to the Volvo ownership experience, the showroom also features SISMA Auto’s Concierge Service. As one of SISMA Auto’s key signature, this service offers great ease for customers with its home or office vehicle pick-up and drop-off.

In conjunction with the new Volvo showroom launch, customers will stand a chance to win a premium all-expense paid for two to Sweden when they purchase any new Volvo from SISMA Auto.

To know more about the new SISMA Auto Volvo showroom, head on over to the ground floor of Menara Worldwide which is located at 198, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur. Operation hours are from 9am to 7pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on weekends.

Article by Sepp Iran

Audi Malaysia has announced that Japanese based Rimau International is the latest addition to its authorised dealer network, making it the 9th exclusive Audi retailer in the country. The company began operations in the fourth quarter of 2016 at a temporary facility in Setia Alam, which is equipped with a showroom and two service bays that are manned by 15 sales and after sales consultants.

Regarding the latest addition, Sridheevan Sivanantham, Director of Sales at Audi Malaysia, said, “We at Audi Malaysia are truly delighted to welcome Rimau International into the fold as our newest dealer partner. They bring with them a wealth of experience from Japan, where they also operate a number of Audi dealerships in Kyoto.”

Yasuhiko Osada, Managing Director of Rimau International mentions, “Back in Japan, we have represented the Audi brand for over 25 years. We have seen the brand with the four rings take on a leading position in the premium automotive segment, and I am very happy that our partnership has been able to bear fruit outside of our home market.”

Eventually, Rimau International will be moving into its 4-story 4S facility in the first quarter of 2018. Once the 100,000 sq. ft facility is completed, it will be the largest Audi dealership in Malaysia. And will have a reception and lounge area to tend to customers and allow them to rest while they wait for the delivery of their vehicles. It’s showroom area will be able to accommodate 12 new cars and an additional space for 8 pre-owned ones that are from Audi’s approved plus section. The service area is equipped with 20 service bays to ensure that the company will be able to accomodate a high volume of vehicles.

According to Audi, investments will also be made in other areas to ensure that the facility is fully equipped with the latest equipment, tools and and is able to offer technical training to its designated staff members.

Audi will be commemorating the launch the Setia Alam dealership by organising the Audi Setia Alam Bonanza Weekend from 12 – 14 May 2017. Audi’s current line-up of vehicles will be on display for the general public to view and experience. There will also be enticing promotions and gifts to be won. If you would like to know more about this bonanza weekend, you can contact Audi personnel at the dealership at 03-3362 6224.

China seems to be the main attraction for mainstream automakers due to the size of its market and manufacturing/logistical capabilities. Lamborghini however, begs to differ because the supercar maker has setup shop in Dubai. It is the largest Lamborghini showroom in the world and is located along Sheik Zayed Road.

The showroom covers a surface area of 1,800 square meters and comprises of three floors that house sales, service and merchandise departments. The large showroom area in an attempt to maximize space to display the various models that the Italian automaker currently has to offer.

Unlike the usual showrooms that we are used to, the Lamborghini one can be likened to that of a 9-year old’s fantasy. The sales gallery houses some of the most exquisite supercars that Sant’Agata currently makes. Various variants of the Avantador and Huracan line the the showroom floor, which can only be described as a Lamborghini fan’s idea of heaven.

The facility has a state of the art service centre where highly trained technicians tend to customer vehicles in immaculate working conditions. There’s also a merchandise store where fans and customers of Lamborghini can browse through and purchase an impressive selection of Lamborghini branded attire, accessories, model cars and other memorabilia.

The Italian supercar maker plans on servicing customers in the Middle East with the best that the company has to offer as well as build on its current clientele and cover more markets in the region.

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